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(THE CONVERSATION) When it comes to the use of race-conscious affirmative action in …

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David Orentlicher, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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PLOT: Thirty years after police gunned down maniacal puppet master Andre Toulon, his living puppets turn an auction into a massacre.
REVIEW: The Full Moon PUPPET MASTER franchise has told us that the living puppets at the heart of the series were created …

Artist rending of Texas Live! plaza (Courtesy image)
By Angela Loston, NDG Special Contributor
When Arlington’s newest entertainment destination Texas Live! opens on Aug. 9, it will be a fun attraction for Dallas-Fort Worth residents and tourists. It will …

While the City of Santa Monica heads into the third week of defending its election system against a lawsuit alleging it is illegal under the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA), a separate case is challenging the constitutionality of the law itself. The …

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Dexter Tang
Civic engagement at its heart is about caring for our community. Whether it is volunteering on campaigns, donating to candidates, or spending time helping your favorite nonprofit …

One of the first things Kevin Kwan does after answering my call is thank me for being willing to reschedule our interview. We were originally supposed to talk earlier in the day, but he was accidentally double-booked. That’s not surprising considering he’ …

Last month, the stately Belo Mansion in downtown Dallas was home to an event many have been anticipating for over a decade: the investiture of Judge Karen Gren Scholer as a federal judge for the Northern District of Texas.
It was one of those rare …

Shakuntla ‘Mama’ Malhotra (4th from left) with her admirers and well wishers Moani and Koshy Thomas, Publishers, Voice of Asia (3d & 4th from the right). Her younger son Jawahar Malhotra is on extreme right. Photos credit: Navin Mediwala.
by Shobana …

Nanda said supporting the Democratic party is synonymous with building a future for the children that they can be proud of. (Photo: PTI)
WASHINGTON, Jul 30, 2018 – Indian-American Seema Nanda, who took over as the CEO of the opposition Democratic National …

by Katherine Fang July 12 at 9:26 AM Katherine Fang is a graduate of Yale University, where she served as a peer counselor at the Asian American Cultural Center and as head of the Asian American political activists’ group. As an activist for Asian …

The Trump administration’s decision to ask people their citizenship status in the 2020 Decennial Census is sparking controversy and litigation. It has been almost 70 years since the decennial census asked a question about citizenship. One set of lawsuits …

By Peniel Joseph
Editor's note: Peniel Joseph is the Barbara Jordan Chair in Ethics and Political Values and the founding director of the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at …

Isamu Carlos “Art” Shibayama testified on March 21, 2017 before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights in Washington, D.C. about being forcibly removed from Peru with his family during World War II and being incarcerated in a Department of Justice …

Republicans, the party of the plutocracy, continue to use a variety of tricks as they have since 1876 to steal elections.91 Of Myriad Categories Of Republican Vote Fraud And Election Theft
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Because of Republican election crimes, the Iraq and Afghanistan …

In court documents last week, Students for Fair Admissions advanced its discrimination claims against the school, accusing Harvard admissions officials of giving Asian Americans the lowest “personal rating” score of any racial group.
The rating, part of …

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Domee Shi, creator of the Pixar short Bao, shares a lively moment during the Going for Gold panel.
After weeks of hard work, hours of meetings, and too many packets of instant coffee, we pulled it off – hosting the 2018 AAPI Youth Summit! Held yesterday …

SEATTLE, June 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Creative agency Copacino+Fujikado announced today that the Asian American Business Development Center has recognized Betti Fujikado, the agency’s CEO and Co-Founder, as part of its 2018 Outstanding 50 Asian …

Washington, D.C. - Today the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (Initiative) announced the new membership of its Interagency Working Group (IWG) and held its inaugural meeting at the White House.
“In accordance with the …

BOSTON, March 28, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Asian American Investment Managers (AAAIM) and Cambridge Associates will host a topical forum on investment- and diversity-related topics on April 9, 2018, at Cambridge Associates’ headquarters …

NEW YORK, July 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- King & Spalding announced today that intellectual property (IP) lawyer Vanessa Yen has joined the firm as a partner in its Trial and Global Disputes practice in the New York office. Yen is the third IP …

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Green Careers, Jobs, and Businesses for a Clean Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C., USA, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cleantech and sustainability jobs are among the fastest-growing segments of the economy! In their report, Now Hiring: The …

AuthorCentrix Magazine Features A Renowned Chef!
WELLINGTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following the success of the biggest International Book Fair held in New York, the AuthorCentrix Magazine debuts its 2018 …

A world's first in the pets marketplace, Australian tech startup revolutionalizes the way pets are bought and sold online
MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shaping the future of the pets industry, …

Author's Book Gains Positive Reviews On Amazon.com
LEXINGTON, MA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Seek life’s purpose and travel with a loyal friend in Robert Wellington’s Water Wisdom, A Journey of Discovery. The …

Author Writes A Memoir With A Purpose
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Patricia Zona writes a memoir that empowers people through sharing some of her most gripping experiences over the years. Her book, The …

We share 13 tips for optimizing your #warehouse design, storage, and layout to optimize factory efficiency. Read them here!
AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- While warehouse operators work hard every day to make …

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Going from Kitchen to Court, famed restaurateur, author and 2017 James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Chef Michael Solomonov, is on board to prepare a multi-course feast for …

Media Executives to be Honored During Annual Awards Luncheon at the
32nd Annual NAMIC Conference on Oct. 17
NEW YORK, NY, USA, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC) in …

Andrew Corbman wants to help you by expanding on the finer details of social security, and how you can maximise its returns after retirement.
LANSDOWNE, , VA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With over twenty years’ of …

Horses, by their very nature, are the perfect animals to assist in helping individuals who may struggle to develop presence, self-confidence, and awareness.
FARIBAULT, , MINN, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- That's …

John Cornelius Dangerfield has gone on to further hone his skills as a golfer in the decade which has followed.
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Over the course of the last ten years, Johnny …

NUSA DUA, BALI, INDONESIA, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ritz-Carlton, Bali abounds with innovative design features created to provide an unforgettable tropical resort experience for its guests.
One of its most iconic features …

RAMSEY, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mary Beth McGuinn, LCSW is a seasoned therapist and a go-to person when working with clients going through transitions in their lives. Worry, depression and anxiety are …

Vollrath is the German-born designer of handmade custom jewelry who cut his teeth at Cartier and operated several boutique retail jewelry stores in New York.
BLOOMFIELD, N.J., UNITED STATES, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BLOOMFIELD, N.J …

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FIBO CHINA integrates the trade, education and experience, which is a professional and international trade and exchange platform for the general products including the leading fitness equipments, rehabilitation equipments, smart dresses, fitness club facilities, sports nutrition products, fitness courses and sports clothing accessories etc.
FIBO is the world’s largest professional fitness expo, with a history of 32 years, FIBO CHINA has been inheriting German DNA and internationally advantageous resources, and dedicating provide a future trend exhibition platform with the updated trend, updated technology, updated concept and updated mode for the fitness industry. We build a professional and international platform that connects China's fitness industry to the international development ...

Discover a new and unique life drawing experience with neon, creating unusual and creative designs by using vibrant and bold living sculptures. By combining industrial UV light and reactive body paints plus handcrafted flamboyant accessories, creative juices will flow freely.
You'll start the session with some quick and fun drawing exercises to get you warmed up. Then you will move into longer drawing times with more exciting life images, experimenting with colour, light, and texture.
No experience is necessary!
As with all our events there will be plenty of time to socialise. If you find yourself wanting someone's personal details post event and you didn't get the chance to ask you can drop us an email and we'll see if the feeling is mutual.

The Doctor’s Orders present
HIP-HOP vs DANCEHALL –
@ The Hoxton Pony, Curtain Road, London EC2
£6 advance || £25 Group Tickets || £10 on the
www.thedoctorsorders.com
DJ SHORTEE
DJ Mo
& host PRANKSTA the Trini Gladiata
For the past few years Hip-Hop vs Dancehall has been packed to capacity month on month becoming London’s most exciting party.
Having started in Shoreditch back in 2014 this will be a triumphant return to the East End as we guarantee another road block at this great little club.
Get ready ‘cos this always goes off!
For more info, guest-list, interviews etc please do not hesitate to contact us.
Rod Gilmore: press@...

The spiritual quest is deeply embedded in the adventurous paths pursued by a number of artists during the 19th and 20th centuries. From Novalis, with his all-embracing concept of poetry, to surrealism with its discovery of the world of dreams, we find artists attempting to explore the mysteries of the night, as a symbol of the infinite.

If you like running, art, yoga, and wine, then buy your tickets immediately because this event is not to be missed.
Starting at 6:30 pm, Runstreet's founder, Marnie Kunz, will lead you on a colorful 3-mile Art Run with stops along the way to check out some of Brooklyn's best street art. Afterward, we will return to Solfire where Drunk Yoga's founder, Eli Walker, will lead the happy attendees through a wine-down yoga/stretch class. (Yes, with wine.)
The Runstreet Art Run will be at a relaxed, 10-minute-mile pace, with stops for photos along the way. There will be a bag drop available at Solfire.
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
The Art Run is open to all levels but participants must be 21 with a valid ID to enjoy the wine at Drunk Yoga.
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First up, arguably one of the most important figures in Electronic music, the charismatic force that is Egyptian Lover. Greg Broussard made huge waves in the early 80s, first in the seminal Uncle Jams Army then on his own as the Egyptian Lover. Taking sizzling 808s, out there Kraftwerk inspired sampling and his unique vocal stylings and melding them into a sound that came to not only define Electro but the West Coast sound as a whole for decades.
Joining him is the equally legendary Radioactiveman. Keith first burst into the scene alongside Andrew Weatherall as the Two Lone Swordsman, and now flies solo as one of the stalwarts of the tougher end of the Electro sound.
Both of them will have 808s in tow and you will really feel that low end on our new Funktion 1 infrabass!
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From 24th - 27th August, the venue will host a summer festival of music, art, culture, food and drink, with pop ups and art activations to be unveiled throughout the bank holiday programme.
The Bank Holiday Festival marks the official opening of Studio 92/94, Number 90’s neighbouring venue, nestled right next door. This will be the grand unveiling of the new and multifaceted Studio 92/94 adding a new dimension and versatility to not just Number 90, but also to Hackney Wick’s already burgeoning creative tapestry.
The full Studio 92/94 programme is still to be released, so watch this space, but, what better way to announce the arrival of this amazing space than with one of the finest purveyors of house and techno? Romanian spinner Raresh drops by for one of his seminal Half Baked sets. ...